St. Matthew’s House (SMH) is a charitable not-for-profit multi-service agency. Services include emergency food, crisis intervention and outreach to seniors and vulnerable persons to support independent living.
Clients include persons with limited or no income, persons living in poor health or with chronic conditions, persons of all ages and newcomers.

The Paralegal reports to the Manager, Seniors Programs and is responsible for advancing the income and housing security of the people St. Matthew’s House serves and providing ongoing paralegal services for older adults living in the City of Hamilton. The Paralegal must work collaboratively with the Coordinated Access
System of the City of Hamilton to ensure that the needs of the client are met.

The Paralegal will provide services to individuals living in poverty whom are in need of legal assistance in relation to housing and income security. The service is focused on seniors 55+ with a special focus on Black and Indigenous older adults. All duties are performed with a multidisciplinary and multiagency team approach.

Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from a Law Society accredited Paralegal Education program.
• Must be licensed through the Law Society of Ontario.
• Experience working in a community service based non-profit organization is an asset.
• Ability to work with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work with seniors in an engaging and friendly manner.
• Fluent in at least one other language is an asset.
• Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

St. Matthew’s House respects, honours, and celebrates the diversity in our community that includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, class, neurodiversity, and religion. St. Matthew’s House welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For further information on St. Matthew’s House, please visit www.stmatthewshouse.ca

Please forward resume by December 20, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
Please note: Late applications will not be accepted

We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $27.47 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you licensed through the Law Society of Ontario?
• Do you have a valid drivers license?

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2022-12-20

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